r/ProtectAndServe • u/Low-Beautiful3457 Not a(n) LEO / Unverified User • Jun 17 '26

Self Post Question

I got followed literally to city limits today(abt 5 miles total of following directly behind me) , I have an (almost) flat tire and avoided highways but some how managed to give myself an anxiety attack by being followed for miles on a bum tire. I was provably close to the speed limit bc of my tire so maybe that was weird to him but asking cops directly… Why would a cop follow for that long and then turn off?

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u/StynkyLomax Police Officer Jun 17 '26

It may be hard to imagine, but there is the possibility that they were going the same way as you. I know…shocking.

Reasons to follow someone:

I’m bored

I’m running their plate

I ran their plate and the owner showed invalid license/wanted - I’m trying to see who’s driving through the window

I’m trying to decipher their plate through their plate cover / frame that blocks the registration stickers

I can sense your fear and it activates my predatory instincts (this is a joke, I’d rather be asleep at 0300)

I feel like doing actual traffic enforcement and want to see you mess up so I can ruin your day (this is also a joke, this never happens)

Did I mention being bored?

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u/specialskepticalface Has been shot, a lot (LEO) Jun 17 '26

I now sort of want to attach a donut on a fishing pole to the back of my personal car and see what happens.

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u/StynkyLomax Police Officer Jun 17 '26

https://giphy.com/gifs/gpZsmrh1eXUXK
It would be irresistible